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Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp on Friday said they would begin production of hybrid vehicles in India, a category that Toyota has said is currently best suited to such markets. A Toyota plant in southern India would in August begin building a hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) developed by Suzuki, the companies said. Two power trains would be available, they said: one with a mild hybrid configuration from Suzuki and the other as a strong hybrid from Toyota. In a mild hybrid, the battery only assists the piston engine, without the all-electric mode available in a strong hybrid. Building the model is part of a broader partnership formed between the two Japanese automakers in 2017. It will be sold in India and exported to markets including Africa. Green investors have criticised Toyota, the world's largest carmaker by sales, for slowness in moving its product line-up to all-electric, battery electric vehicles (BEVs). But the company has argued that hybrids make more … [Read more...] about Toyota, Suzuki take hybrid route in India for local, global markets

South Korean agency HYBE has clarified that BTS members are not going on a hiatus but will be focusing on their solo work. The statement was issued after BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook said that they were going into a hiatus. They made the announcement during the FESTA 2022 Live Dinner. While the group spoke in Korean, the word hiatus was included in the subtitles of the video. As expected, fans were emotional following the announcement but the agency jumped in to clarify BTS’ statement. The agency clarified that BTS is not going on a hiatus. Instead, the Bangtan Boys will be focusing on their individual work. “BTS are not taking a hiatus. Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time,” the statement said, as reported by Associated Press. “BTS will start a new chapter that combines team and individual activities. It will be a time for each member to grow through various activities, and BTS will become a long-running team in the future. We … [Read more...] about BTS: HYBE Clarifies K-pop Group’s ‘Hiatus’ Status; J-Hope To Make His Solo Debut With New Album

BTS took their worldwide fans by shock when they shared yesterday that they will be taking a break as a group and will be focusing on their solo activities. Soon after, it was followed by a statement by their agency Hybe who clarified that the group will not be taking a hiatus but will be focusing on their solo work. Amid this, rapper Jung Hoseok or J-Hope has shared a post proving that even if they take a hiatus as a group, their bond and friendship will always connect them and bring them back to each other. J-Hope and his fellow BTS members RM, Jin, Jimin, Suga, V, and Jungkook seemed to have gotten a friendship tattoo. Earlier, Jimin’s ‘7’ tattoo was spotted by some eagle-eyed fans, and later when anthology album Proof dropped, RM, too, had shared a photo of his tattoo. Now, J-Hope unveiled his ‘7’ tattoo along with some behind-the-scenes stills from their music video Yet To Come. Take a look at his post: View this post on Instagram … [Read more...] about BTS: J-Hope Unveils Friendship Tattoo, Shares Stills From ‘Yet to Come’ After Group’s ‘Hiatus’ Announcement

If you are possessive about your skin, then you must be using a variety of products for skin care. We all know that our skin’s best friend is sunscreen. We might forget to add make-up but sunscreen is a must, especially for sunny days and in summer. Sunscreen helps protect skin against sunlight and pollution. Moreover, it protects against harmful UV rays. Have you ever seen the flip side of sunscreen? Sunscreens are chemical-laden and might affect skin especially if it is sensitive. Have you ever heard about natural sunscreen especially when it is made at your home using natural products? Here is the procedure to make sunscreen at your home. Ingredients Coconut oil – 1 quarter cup Raspberry oil – 1 tbsp Carrot seed oil – Oil 1 tbsp Zinc oxide – 2 tbsp Olive oil – 1 cup Shea butter – 2 tbsp Wax – 1 quarter cup Procedure Except for zinc oxide, put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir them well. After that, put the mixture on a hot pan. Make sure the bowl … [Read more...] about This Natural Sunscreen Is Perfect Answer To All Your Skin-Related Issues

Cloves have been used in Indian Ayurveda for centuries because of their health benefits. It is found in our kitchens in abundance and helps you boost your immunity and aid with weight loss. It can even provide relief from other ailments. Drinking clove tea is considered one of the best ways to help with viral or bacterial infections caused by the changing season. Let us look at several benefits of this herbal wonder. Boosts Metabolism Cloves include antioxidants, which aid in the battle against free radical damage to the body and enhance the immune system. Cloves contain antiseptic, antiviral, and antibacterial characteristics that help to prevent common infections, colds, and coughs. Weight Loss Clove tea will assist you to improve your digestion. A healthy digestive system will assist you in losing weight swiftly. This drink also helps to boost your metabolism, which aids in weight reduction. Dental and Chest Congestion If you have gum or tooth discomfort, … [Read more...] about From Metabolism to Oral Health, Here’s How Clove Tea Helps You

Monsoons are here and so is our willingness to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. The rains bring out a whole new vibrancy to some of the locations in the country that you may not be able to enjoy during other seasons. So let us take a look at some of the places you can visit to enjoy the monsoon weather: Konkan Coast The Western Ghats truly come alive during monsoons and are a must-visit. The shoreline running south from Mumbai all the way to Goa comprises a picturesque strip of the coast. Be ready to take pictures of postcard-esque beaches, fishing villages, and magnificent ruined forts. It is a perfect time to spend the summer vacations sans the sweltering heat. Kodaikanal If you do not want to go for the cliche Ooty vacation, try this misty hill station, 120 km northwest of Madurai in the Palani Hills. This is a more quaint and intimate location than Ooty. Kodaikana is well-known for its greenery, the cool climes and the slow pace one would expect in a hill station. You may … [Read more...] about 4 Destinations in India for a Perfect Monsoon Vacation

Click here to read the full article. News of a forthcoming Marcus Mumford solo album began to leak out this past week, which countless radio stations and websites around the world immediately leaped to assume meant that old gang of his was breaking up. Mumford made it official on two counts — yes, his solo record is coming up, and no, Mumford and Sons are not splitting — and offered a first taste of the new project as he sat in with Brandi Carlile Friday at L.A.’s Greek Theater. During the encore portion of the first of Carlile’s two sold-out gigs at the Greek, the two sang a powerful, collaborative new ballad (the title of which was not announced) that Mumford said would be the closing track of his solo album, publicly confirming a heretofore secret project that has become widely speculated upon over the last week. More from Variety BeachLife Ranch Festival to Bring More Americana to L.A., With Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, Wilco and More Brandi Carlile, Yola, … [Read more...] about Marcus Mumford Declares Band Is Not Breaking Up, as He and Brandi Carlile Offer First Taste of His Solo Album Live

M y disgruntled uncle recently said that if the coronavirus was at least visible to the naked eyes, we could smash it with our bare hands, bringing the pandemic to an end. But our experience with another organism, the mosquito, which is at least a million times bigger than the virus, has proven us wrong. The mosquitoes are reasonably big, unmissable even for a person with cataract. It makes an annoyingly irritating buzzing sound near our ears audible even for an octogenarian hard of hearing. But it has managed to escape our “slaps and claps” and has been pestering us since time immemorial. Globally, the mosquito and its dirty baggage (mosquito-borne diseases) affect 700 million people and kill one million every year. It has been a source of diseases and death for hundreds of years. It has been living on earth even before the humans appeared, as carbon studies date its existence from about 200 million years ago. One can remember the iconic scene in the Jurassic Park movie where a … [Read more...] about Mosquito bites

Click here to read the full article. The 56th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival will host the launch of KVIFF Talents, its new year-round program, whose goal is to identify talented filmmakers, and support the creation of projects with international ambition, and a high level of originality. The first flight of 11 creative teams will present their projects in person during a showcase on July 4 at 12:30 p.m. in KVIFF.TV Park. More from Variety Erotic Love Story 'Borders of Love' Picked Up by Loco Films, Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE) Geoffrey Rush, Benicio Del Toro to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Festival Visions du Réel Winner 'Like an Island' Debuts Trailer Ahead of Karlovy Vary Screening (EXCLUSIVE) “We’ve always considered the festival to be a bridge between the creative potential of Central and Eastern European filmmakers and the international stage where they can shine,” Kryštof Mucha, the festival’s executive director, said. “The KVIFF Talents … [Read more...] about Karlovy Vary Film Festival to Launch KVIFF Talents

Click here to read the full article. Does the phrase “That’s All Right, Mama” apply to the new “ Elvis ” movie… as in, “that’s all correct, ma’am”? No one is probably expecting that ; any practiced watcher of biopics knows virtually any example will take deep liberties with the facts for dramatic purposes. And maybe it’s a given that a director who puts hip-hop and hard rock on his period-film soundtracks, as Baz Luhrmann does, might favor effect over total verisimilitude. Still, “Elvis” is right on enough counts — literally or spiritually — that it’s worth trying to separate fact from fiction in the movie’s narrative of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) and his nearly career-long manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). There may be no one better to go to who can provide the truth on both Presley and “the Colonel,” in tandem, than the latter’s biographer, Alanna Nash. Nash, a veteran music journalist, published “The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel … [Read more...] about ‘Elvis’ Fact or Fiction: Colonel Tom Parker Biographer on What’s Real and Not in Baz Luhrmann Biopic