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Drive into the future in style with the Tata Vista Petrol . Its horsepower comes from the technologically advanced, refined and fuel-efficient Safire petrol engine. The name Safire is derived from the Fully Integrated Robotised Engine, which means that the functioning of the engine is completely computerised.

The Safire engine comes with an advanced CVCP (Continuous Variable Cam Phasers) technology wherein the valve opening and closing time varies with speed and load conditions of the engine.

The ARAI certified mileage for Vista Safire vehicle is 15.7 kmpl. Vista comes with an attractive 2 plus 2 years extended warranty. Vista also comes with features such as 2 DIN integrated music system with four speakers and two 2 tweeters, height adjustable seats, tilt-adjustable steering, rear defogger, rear wiper, rear 60:40 split seats, dual tone beige interiors etc.

Tata, better known for its diesel cars has come up with a value-for-money petrol car. The petrol model starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 3.43 lakh.

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Terror strikes Catch the action on Fox History

On September 11, 2001, two hijacked passenger planes crashed into the World Trade Centre towers, killing 2,700people. Al-Qaeda’s audacious and shocking terror attack changed the world and made Osama Bin Laden the world’s most wanted man.

Catch the story on International Terrorism since 1945 – The Al-Qaeda Menace (Bin Laden) tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox History.

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WB is launching the “Festival of Lights” festival this Deepavalithat will comprise a range of Hollywood movies that will be showcased from October 13 to November 27. Some of the movies that will be screened include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “The Ant Bully”, “Catwoman”, “Superman Returns”, “V for Vendetta”, “Syriana”, “Shawshank Redemption” etc.

The movies will be screened after the 9 p.m. movie on WB.

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CEO-author Subroto Bagchi’s latest book talks of the vital role ethics play in the making of a professional

TAKE HIS TIP Some professional qualities are time-honoured and must be acquired, believes Bagchi

A degree from a professional college and a certain skill set does not make you a professional. You must follow a set of values and certain principles in your pursuit to be a professional. Those values and principles form the crux of this book,” says Subroto Bagchi, the co-founder of IT consulting firm MindTree and one of the most prolific CEO authors in the country, who launched his third book, “The Professional” at Crossword recently.

“This book basically draws from all my earlier books. It can be seen as part of a trilogy. However, there are many differences from my earlier books. “‘Go Kiss the World’ was part memoir and part instructional and talked about the journey and ideals that one has to undergo in the making of an entrepreneur, about my experiences in the building of MindTree. This book is very different. At a basic level, it talks about the values and traits that all professionals should try and follow. Ethics play a vital role in determining the making of a true professional.”Integrity and ethics

Bagchi believes that some of the skills that aren’t really taught at college are endemic to the profession — such as a doctor must always maintain the confidentiality of his patient’s condition or a journalist must not indulge in any plagiarism etc. “I have discussed many other issues such as integrity that should be part and parcel of every individual. Ethics and a professionalism should always go together. Cases like the lawyers of the BMW case colluding with each other are prime examples of lack of ethics among professionals. This book has many such case studies that showcase the traits of professional and non-professional behaviour.”

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The Hindu : y>The irony can’t be escaped: the agony of floods shakes hands with joyous celebration of Deepavali. Here are a few tips for a memorable festival bash, writes NEETI SARKAR

PHOTO: G. R. N. SomashekarGIVE LIGHT TO ALL Sparklers will get the kids excited and terracotta lamps add the traditional touch

The irony is glaring. While one part of our immediate world reels under the effect of floods – homeless, cold and hungry, the other half carries on, lighting up their lives and homes.

Market experts wax eloquent about their favourite, heady shoppers. While some have already switched to party mode by getting the house distempered, going on that long-pending shopping spree and bringing out the polished brass urlis. If you are in the mood for a big bash, here are some extravagant and pocket friendly tips. If your house isn’t freshly painted, don’t fret. All you need to do is clean up your living room and change the drapes. Bring in some vibrant colours like red, yellow and orange. Make sure you get a new set of ethnic cushion covers, preferably ones with exquisite mirror-work on them for your sofa set. Gold bordered colourful bamboo mats can be used to give a more traditional look.

Polish your silver. Get a different urn this time for the entrance. Terracotta ones are all the rage now. Deepavali is about the diyas so make sure your supply doesn’t run out. Diya shaped candles are also a good choice. Scented candles are a must. Don’t forget to collect rose petals and floating diyas for the urli. You could use smaller urns to decorate other parts of the house.

Lampshades bring that extra bit of glow. You could also get your kids to help you make paper lanterns and use them to decorate the porch. Go berserk with the rangoli. Multihued patterns are in. Use the excess petals here.

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Vipul Shah speaks about his London Dreams

Friends indeed! Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan in a still from London Dreams and (below) director Vipul Shah

If cinema is about technique and entertainment, Vipul Shah has been able to deliver consistently. After getting his timing right with “Waqt”, he kissed the big league with “Namaste London”. This month he iskeeping his London connection going with “London Dreams”. He insists it is not about some superstition but the demand of the script. “Every year youngsters from Punjab go to England legally or illegally to make a name in the world of what they call underground music or grunge. Research shows they go only from Punjab and most of them go to London.”

Vipul has achieved a casting coup by bringing together Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan after “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”. Again he gives it to the story. “It is about two childhood friends. One of them diligently pursues his musical dream while the other is a maverick. The problem begins when the maverick gets more adulation; his friend who has assiduously pursued his dream begins to get threatened and jealous.” No prizes for guessing that Ajay plays the intense meticulous one while Salman plays the irreverent child at heart.

“At the core they play to their strengths but I have styled the characters against their image. Ajay is not known to be part of musicals but here we have turned him into a stylish rockstar with earrings. On the other hand, Salman is considered to be trendy but here he plays an earthy guy, son of the soil.” Vipul says the public roots for the maverick because most of us are not able to do what we really want in life. “When the hero does it on screen, people see their wishes fulfilled.” So we must expect Vipul backing the rebel? “Yes, being…More