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Until about 2001, bus industry in India lagged miles behind the world’s standards. The buses – deluxe or regular – had major drawbacks compared to other nations. For one, they were a by-product of trucks – built on truck chassis. Reclining seats and stylish paint job used to be the difference between deluxe and regular buses. The scenario changed when Volvo brought about its commercial bus for sale in India. While they were all priced significantly higher than the buses in use, there’s a reason why Volvo still owns over 70% of the market share in the bus industry. Volvo began with its revolution in the industry by approaching private operators running intercity deluxe buses and asking them to charge a higher price per ticket. The company also got the regulation restricting the length of a bus to 11 meters changed – to 12 meters, at par with the rest of the world. Next, to persuade operators that its costly buses were, in fact, more profitable, the company drew up a lifecycle cost c...

We are indeed a fortunate generation to be living in the era of medical advancement. There is a plethora of medicines available today to cure various ailments and impart good health to one and all. However, as valuable as they are for consumers, they can prove to be extremely harmful for the rest. Given the side effects that these have, it is essential to keep them away from the reach of children and pets, who tend to eat whatever they get hold of. Whether a medicine is replaced by a new prescription or lasts past its expiration date, an unused dose needs to be disposed of. But given that pharma manufacturing makes use of strong chemicals, they can’t be disposed of carelessly. Instead, here is what to do: Do not flush Don’t flush unused medicines down the drain. The chemicals can seep into ground water and impact the environment adversely. Although certain medicines can be flushed, it’s better to avoid it altogether rather than go looking for the list. Protect ...

For all we know, condoms have been in use for quite some time now. They were initially introduced as a measure to prevent pregnancy, and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. However, as time passed condoms started evolving with the needs of the users. Today, there are numerous types of condoms available in the market, from latex and non-latex, to lubricated and dotted and even flavoured. In fact, there is one more type of condom, which isn’t much talked about. It is known as Spermicide Condom. Spermicides If you’re thinking what a spermicide is, then let us throw some light on the same. Spermicides, usually found in the form of nonoxynol-9 are known to kill the sperms that are ejaculated as a part of the semen. These are available in numerous forms such as gels, films, foams, creams, suppositories, and as mentioned above - condoms. Spermicides also work towards blocking the cervix, which in turn, helps prevent unwanted pregnancies. Spermicide Cond...

Improper care of the skin can often lead to acne breakouts, which always lead to panic – especially among teenagers. Thanks to countless advertisements, we start considering the best skin care product for acne treatment instantly. However, the first step should be instead to take proper care of your skin. Once the pores clogged with oil or dead skin cells open up, the problem goes away for good. Along with an effective acne gel, which is always better than any cream, you can give the innumerable home remedies for acne a try. Here’s what all you can do to take the battle to acne: Green tea: Green tea has antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds that help fight acne. Lay a green tea bag over your acne or wash face with cooled green tea to clean your skin and get rid of acne. Honey: The antibiotic properties of honey also help get rid of acne. Prepare a mask by mixing a cup of plain oatmeal with half-a-cup of honey and apply it for 30 minutes. You can also apply a ...

Until about 2001, bus industry in India lagged miles behind the world’s standards. The buses – deluxe or regular – had major drawbacks compared to other nations. For one, they were a by-product of trucks – built on truck chassis. Reclining seats and stylish paint job used to be the difference between deluxe and regular buses. The scenario changed when Volvo brought about its commercial bus for sale in India. While they were all priced significantly higher than the buses in use, there’s a reason why Volvo still owns over 70% of the market share in the bus industry. Volvo began with its revolution in the industry by approaching private operators running intercity deluxe buses and asking them to charge a higher price per ticket. The company also got the regulation restricting the length of a bus to 11 meters changed – to 12 meters, at par with the rest of the world. Next, to persuade operators that its costly buses were, in fact, more profitable, the company drew up a lifecycle cos...

For the past few years, fuel prices are on a ceaseless rise. This has been causing a lot of uproar among the truck owners in the country, as many of them are finding it unaffordable thus, compelling them to leave the industry altogether. If you are a truck owner, you’ll definitely know the dire consequences faced by the industry, owing to fuel price hike. There are many ways through which, you can make your semi-truck fuel efficient. Let us consider the points below to have a better understanding. ·          In order to improve the fuel efficiency of your truck, you need to know how to manage the speed of the machine. It has been observed that while looking for some extra money by doing some extra trips, drivers often drive too fast to reach their destination. However, instead of earning some extra, you tend to lose more on fuel consumption. There are normally two ways through which, you can manage the speed of your truck. Either you v...

Toll plazas were meant to be a boon to the transportation industry – long stretches of perfect-condition roads which trucks and commercial vehicles could access at a small payment. However, a study conducted in the recent past by Transport Corporation of India Ltd (TCI) in association with IIM-Calcutta found that these toll plazas did the nation more harm than profit. Delays at toll plazas on high-volume routes across the nation cost the country close to INR 60,000 crore annually. The trucking industry accounts for 4.5-5 percent of India’s GDP and even more importantly, is the backbone of the nation’s economy. It supports several industries by transporting goods from one place to another throughout the year. However, delays at toll gates mar the profits for industry players themselves. According to the report, “On an average, there are 18 stops and the average stoppage delay is three hours, about three percent of the journey time. Toll stoppages account for almost 79 per cent of...