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In India, you’re lucky if even one in ten cars lets you pass. It’s proof that traffic problems are mostly about behaviour, not roads. The Chinese have mastered the highway zipper merge! 💯 #chinatravel

In India, you’re lucky if even one in ten cars lets you pass. It’s proof that traffic problems are mostly about behaviour, not roads. The Chinese have mastered the highway zipper merge! 💯 #chinatravel

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The kid has figured out what many haven’t yet! he’ll be the first one off the bus too! 😅

The kid has figured out what many haven’t yet! he’ll be the first one off the bus too! 😅

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These are the new 2026 Audi headlights. Audi has always been ahead in lighting technology I might be wrong but I feel this kind of dynamic lighting can become a distraction. When lights keep moving, your eyes tend to chase them instead of focusing straight ahead. Headlights should ideally be precise, stable, and focused forward. What do you think?🤔

These are the new 2026 Audi headlights. Audi has always been ahead in lighting technology I might be wrong but I feel this kind of dynamic lighting can become a distraction. When lights keep moving, your eyes tend to chase them instead of focusing straight ahead. Headlights should ideally be precise, stable, and focused forward. What do you think?🤔

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Let winter arrive, Ethanol is going to create one of the biggest problems in high-altitude regions, and hardly anyone is talking about it. After 15 years in motorsport and travelling across the Himalayas, I can say this in written. Let winter arrive, and places like Leh, Spiti, and other parts of Himachal will face the real impact. At temperatures touching -30°C in Spiti, even normal petrol used to struggle. We often carried octane boosters to improve cold-weather performance. Petrol was still more reliable than diesel, which could gel in extreme conditions. Now imagine fuel that absorbs moisture. In freezing temperatures, that moisture can freeze, restrict fuel flow, block fuel lines, crack pipes, and prevent ignition altogether. A vehicle can become completely immobile when it’s needed the most. For nearly six months every year, people in these regions depend on petrol vehicles for medical emergencies, essential supplies, and daily life. Fuel isn’t a luxury there it’s a lifeline. This is a serious technical issue that nobody seems to be discussing today. People will only realise & suffer the consequences when winter arrives!! ☺️🙏🏻 Nitin Gadkari Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 Dinesh

Let winter arrive, Ethanol is going to create one of the biggest problems in high-altitude regions, and hardly anyone is talking about it. After 15 years in motorsport and travelling across the Himalayas, I can say this in written. Let winter arrive, and places like Leh, Spiti, and other parts of Himachal will face the real impact. At temperatures touching -30°C in Spiti, even normal petrol used to struggle. We often carried octane boosters to improve cold-weather performance. Petrol was still more reliable than diesel, which could gel in extreme conditions. Now imagine fuel that absorbs moisture. In freezing temperatures, that moisture can freeze, restrict fuel flow, block fuel lines, crack pipes, and prevent ignition altogether. A vehicle can become completely immobile when it’s needed the most. For nearly six months every year, people in these regions depend on petrol vehicles for medical emergencies, essential supplies, and daily life. Fuel isn’t a luxury there it’s a lifeline. This is a serious technical issue that nobody seems to be discussing today. People will only realise & suffer the consequences when winter arrives!! ☺️🙏🏻 Nitin Gadkari Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 Dinesh

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For the people travelling to high-altitude regions please understand how dangerous altitude can be. At Shinkula Pass, around 15,000 feet, a family got stranded for hours with a 6-month-old baby who suddenly became unconscious and unresponsive. The family had no idea it was due to the lack of oxygen and the extreme altitude. Thankfully, someone aware of altitude sickness immediately gave oxygen to the child, and within seconds the baby started crying again. A few seconds of help literally saved a life. People travelling uphill must read and learn about altitude sickness. Low oxygen levels and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can be dangerous even for healthy adults imagine the risk for a 6-month-old child. Please avoid taking very small children to such extreme altitudes. Before travelling: • Stay properly hydrated • Consult doctors and carry medicines like Diamox if advised • Always carry an oxygen cylinder, no matter how confident you are • Read about the location and ask locals before heading further uphill This time angels came to save the child. But not every story ends the same way🙏🏻

For the people travelling to high-altitude regions please understand how dangerous altitude can be. At Shinkula Pass, around 15,000 feet, a family got stranded for hours with a 6-month-old baby who suddenly became unconscious and unresponsive. The family had no idea it was due to the lack of oxygen and the extreme altitude. Thankfully, someone aware of altitude sickness immediately gave oxygen to the child, and within seconds the baby started crying again. A few seconds of help literally saved a life. People travelling uphill must read and learn about altitude sickness. Low oxygen levels and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can be dangerous even for healthy adults imagine the risk for a 6-month-old child. Please avoid taking very small children to such extreme altitudes. Before travelling: • Stay properly hydrated • Consult doctors and carry medicines like Diamox if advised • Always carry an oxygen cylinder, no matter how confident you are • Read about the location and ask locals before heading further uphill This time angels came to save the child. But not every story ends the same way🙏🏻

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This appears to be the ice-version testing of the XEV and BE 6! Every time you visit Ladakh, you’ll see Mahindra vehicles being tested there, yet they still struggle to start or perform properly in extreme temperatures. Let me tell you why: the people driving these test vehicles are often influencers or YouTubers who are more focused on making reels and videos than providing genuine feedback. They hardly care about how the vehicle responds, what needs improvement, or what issues need to be rectified. The day Mahindra starts taking real-world testing feedback seriously, it could shake up the automobile market and produce some of the best products in the segment. Until then, customers will continue to be the guinea pigs for their testing. I hope Mahindra learns from this and focuses more on refining its products before launch!! 🤦🏻‍♂️

This appears to be the ice-version testing of the XEV and BE 6! Every time you visit Ladakh, you’ll see Mahindra vehicles being tested there, yet they still struggle to start or perform properly in extreme temperatures. Let me tell you why: the people driving these test vehicles are often influencers or YouTubers who are more focused on making reels and videos than providing genuine feedback. They hardly care about how the vehicle responds, what needs improvement, or what issues need to be rectified. The day Mahindra starts taking real-world testing feedback seriously, it could shake up the automobile market and produce some of the best products in the segment. Until then, customers will continue to be the guinea pigs for their testing. I hope Mahindra learns from this and focuses more on refining its products before launch!! 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Just imagine a staggering ₹3,200 crores spent on building the world’s highest tunnel, the Atal Tunnel, and within just a few years it has started leaking like anything. What does this say about our infrastructure? A tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi with such pride hasn’t even completed five years, and today it stands as a risky passage that thousands of people use every day. With the massive Rohtang Pass right above it, the consequences of any structural weakness are unthinkable. Whether this is due to serious engineering defects or unsustainable materials being used, one thing is clear the safety of this tunnel is compromised. This isn’t just a minor repair issue, it’s a ticking time bomb. A project of such national importance cannot be allowed to crumble so soon. It must be reviewed with immediate effect, experts should be called in, and accountability must be fixed before a big tragedy occurs. We cannot afford to treat this lightly lives, trust, and thousands of crores are at stake!

Just imagine a staggering ₹3,200 crores spent on building the world’s highest tunnel, the Atal Tunnel, and within just a few years it has started leaking like anything. What does this say about our infrastructure? A tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi with such pride hasn’t even completed five years, and today it stands as a risky passage that thousands of people use every day. With the massive Rohtang Pass right above it, the consequences of any structural weakness are unthinkable. Whether this is due to serious engineering defects or unsustainable materials being used, one thing is clear the safety of this tunnel is compromised. This isn’t just a minor repair issue, it’s a ticking time bomb. A project of such national importance cannot be allowed to crumble so soon. It must be reviewed with immediate effect, experts should be called in, and accountability must be fixed before a big tragedy occurs. We cannot afford to treat this lightly lives, trust, and thousands of crores are at stake!

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It’s disappointing to see that we Indians still aren’t ready to handle modern automotive technology whether it’s ADAS, supercars, or even basic safety features. Every now and then, videos like these prove that maybe the only way forward is to have simple cars limited to 80 km/h with no advanced features at all. Truly sad to see how misuse overshadows progress! ☺️

It’s disappointing to see that we Indians still aren’t ready to handle modern automotive technology whether it’s ADAS, supercars, or even basic safety features. Every now and then, videos like these prove that maybe the only way forward is to have simple cars limited to 80 km/h with no advanced features at all. Truly sad to see how misuse overshadows progress! ☺️

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Forget civic sense who designs roads like this? It’s a complete failure of engineering. An underpass, an elevated flyover, or even a proper roundabout could have easily prevented this daily traffic jam. Ironically, Green corridor were built to reduce congestion, yet this is the result. We must accept that we seriously lack planning skills when it comes to road infrastructure!

Forget civic sense who designs roads like this? It’s a complete failure of engineering. An underpass, an elevated flyover, or even a proper roundabout could have easily prevented this daily traffic jam. Ironically, Green corridor were built to reduce congestion, yet this is the result. We must accept that we seriously lack planning skills when it comes to road infrastructure!

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It feels like the Indian Army in the Ladakh region is increasingly being harassed by having to rescue people instead of focusing on their core duties. A recent example is a famous YouTuber, with no real driving skills or high-altitude experience, who had to be rescued at Umling La Pass yesterday the world’s highest motorable pass. He himself mentions black ice in the video, and also says there was no other person or vehicle around. This raises a serious question: why are such YouTubers even granted permission to travel to extremely risky passes like this, especially during dangerous seasons? Incidents like these not only put civilian lives at risk but also unnecessarily endanger and distract the Indian Army. This matter should be properly investigated, and such permissions should be strictly stopped in high-risk seasons to prevent loss of life and avoid needless harassment of our armed forces! 🙏🏻 LG Ladakh Ladakh Tourism ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY

It feels like the Indian Army in the Ladakh region is increasingly being harassed by having to rescue people instead of focusing on their core duties. A recent example is a famous YouTuber, with no real driving skills or high-altitude experience, who had to be rescued at Umling La Pass yesterday the world’s highest motorable pass. He himself mentions black ice in the video, and also says there was no other person or vehicle around. This raises a serious question: why are such YouTubers even granted permission to travel to extremely risky passes like this, especially during dangerous seasons? Incidents like these not only put civilian lives at risk but also unnecessarily endanger and distract the Indian Army. This matter should be properly investigated, and such permissions should be strictly stopped in high-risk seasons to prevent loss of life and avoid needless harassment of our armed forces! 🙏🏻 LG Ladakh Ladakh Tourism ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY

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People in India still don’t understand what acclimatization really means, or how important water and oxygen are, and where we are heading with this careless travel culture. Watching reels and suddenly leaving for extreme high-altitude places is dangerous. I stayed at Umling La for almost two hours despite having medical issues, while many people can’t even stay there for 10 minutes all because I properly acclimatized, started drinking 2–3 litres of water two days before the journey, and understood how the body adapts. The worst cases are people who directly reach 18,000 ft from the plains without giving their body any time to adjust. High altitude is not a joke. Your body needs gradual adaptation, awareness, and experience built over years. But who is guiding people? No one. People just watch reels and leave. Always read about the place you are travelling to the altitude, temperature, oxygen levels, road conditions and always talk to locals before heading into extreme regions! 🙏🏻

People in India still don’t understand what acclimatization really means, or how important water and oxygen are, and where we are heading with this careless travel culture. Watching reels and suddenly leaving for extreme high-altitude places is dangerous. I stayed at Umling La for almost two hours despite having medical issues, while many people can’t even stay there for 10 minutes all because I properly acclimatized, started drinking 2–3 litres of water two days before the journey, and understood how the body adapts. The worst cases are people who directly reach 18,000 ft from the plains without giving their body any time to adjust. High altitude is not a joke. Your body needs gradual adaptation, awareness, and experience built over years. But who is guiding people? No one. People just watch reels and leave. Always read about the place you are travelling to the altitude, temperature, oxygen levels, road conditions and always talk to locals before heading into extreme regions! 🙏🏻

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Driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous, illegal, and something every citizen is fined for. So why is it acceptable when a VIP convoy does it? Today in Delhi, a VIP convoy most likely a Chief Minister’s convoy with an MG Gloster bearing DL 0001 was driving in the wrong lane, forcing traffic to stop just so the convoy could pass. If ordinary people drove like this, they’d be slapped with hefty challans. Why should those in power be exempt? Traffic rules exist for everyone’s safety, not just for the public. If this was indeed a Chief Minister’s convoy, it’s a shameful example to set! 😌

Driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous, illegal, and something every citizen is fined for. So why is it acceptable when a VIP convoy does it? Today in Delhi, a VIP convoy most likely a Chief Minister’s convoy with an MG Gloster bearing DL 0001 was driving in the wrong lane, forcing traffic to stop just so the convoy could pass. If ordinary people drove like this, they’d be slapped with hefty challans. Why should those in power be exempt? Traffic rules exist for everyone’s safety, not just for the public. If this was indeed a Chief Minister’s convoy, it’s a shameful example to set! 😌

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India really stands at zero when it comes to safety! Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, a passionate biker and off-roader who has even joined us on off-roading trails, met with a serious accident while returning from the hills to Chandigarh. He’s currently in critical condition at Fortis hospital. A man who always followed the rules helmet on, proper riding gear was badly hit by a car. This is the reality motorsport enthusiasts and bikers face here: no rules, no civic sense, and people like him end up suffering. Prayers for his speedy recovery! 🙏🏻

India really stands at zero when it comes to safety! Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, a passionate biker and off-roader who has even joined us on off-roading trails, met with a serious accident while returning from the hills to Chandigarh. He’s currently in critical condition at Fortis hospital. A man who always followed the rules helmet on, proper riding gear was badly hit by a car. This is the reality motorsport enthusiasts and bikers face here: no rules, no civic sense, and people like him end up suffering. Prayers for his speedy recovery! 🙏🏻

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Imagine putting ₹30 lakh of your hard-earned money into a car, and then not being able to take it on a vacation because the country’s infrastructure doesn’t support it, and to make it worse, it’s a Mahindra you can’t fully trust. That’s just plain disappointing! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Nitin Gadkari Mahindra Group

Imagine putting ₹30 lakh of your hard-earned money into a car, and then not being able to take it on a vacation because the country’s infrastructure doesn’t support it, and to make it worse, it’s a Mahindra you can’t fully trust. That’s just plain disappointing! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Nitin Gadkari Mahindra Group

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I’m genuinely curious why do airlines serve alcohol on flights? Can’t people go 10–15 hours without drinking? Considering that cabin pressure at high altitudes already reduces oxygen levels, isn’t alcohol consumption at such altitude potentially harmful to health and even risky for lives? It can also lead to unruly behavior, bothering fellow passengers. So, is it really necessary, or is it just done to appear fancy?” DGCA MoCA_GoI Airports Authority of India

I’m genuinely curious why do airlines serve alcohol on flights? Can’t people go 10–15 hours without drinking? Considering that cabin pressure at high altitudes already reduces oxygen levels, isn’t alcohol consumption at such altitude potentially harmful to health and even risky for lives? It can also lead to unruly behavior, bothering fellow passengers. So, is it really necessary, or is it just done to appear fancy?” DGCA MoCA_GoI Airports Authority of India

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"Can any bike expert explain the cause of this accident? It looks terrifying and heartbreaking." 😨

"Can any bike expert explain the cause of this accident? It looks terrifying and heartbreaking." 😨

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That’s the difference between Maruti and Škoda! What incredible braking by the Slavia this is where you truly feel the German engineering. Compared to others, German cars just hit different. Becoming an even bigger VW fan now! Volkswagen Volkswagen India

That’s the difference between Maruti and Škoda! What incredible braking by the Slavia this is where you truly feel the German engineering. Compared to others, German cars just hit different. Becoming an even bigger VW fan now! Volkswagen Volkswagen India

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I’d strongly urge the automobile industry to make dashcams a standard safety feature in all vehicles. Too often, we see hit-and-run cases where the culprits flee without accountability. A dashcam isn’t just a gadget it’s a necessity for our own safety, protection, and proof in such situations. Chandigarh was much better back when challans were issued manually people actually feared breaking the rules. But now, most of the reckless driving you see is by outsiders. You’ll rarely find a CH-number car in such incidents; it’s usually PB, HR, or DL plates. Just imagine how many lives can be put at risk in mere seconds because of such behaviour. No offence, but vehicles like the Verna, Creta, and Thar often end up in the same bracket when it comes to rash driving

I’d strongly urge the automobile industry to make dashcams a standard safety feature in all vehicles. Too often, we see hit-and-run cases where the culprits flee without accountability. A dashcam isn’t just a gadget it’s a necessity for our own safety, protection, and proof in such situations. Chandigarh was much better back when challans were issued manually people actually feared breaking the rules. But now, most of the reckless driving you see is by outsiders. You’ll rarely find a CH-number car in such incidents; it’s usually PB, HR, or DL plates. Just imagine how many lives can be put at risk in mere seconds because of such behaviour. No offence, but vehicles like the Verna, Creta, and Thar often end up in the same bracket when it comes to rash driving

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This is one reason why we Indians are often more stressed. Even on vacations, we fail to truly relax. Vacations aren’t treated as breaks anymore they become a form of peer pressure or ‘was-there’ syndrome. I always try to stay calm while traveling, because that’s the whole purpose of a vacation. Unfortunately, many of us miss this basic idea something I’ve clearly noticed among foreign travelers!

This is one reason why we Indians are often more stressed. Even on vacations, we fail to truly relax. Vacations aren’t treated as breaks anymore they become a form of peer pressure or ‘was-there’ syndrome. I always try to stay calm while traveling, because that’s the whole purpose of a vacation. Unfortunately, many of us miss this basic idea something I’ve clearly noticed among foreign travelers!

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Driving a Premium car in India is like walking over knives on a Daily Basis. What do you think is at fault here? 🤔

Driving a Premium car in India is like walking over knives on a Daily Basis. What do you think is at fault here? 🤔

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